Statistics and Disability Representation

Statistics and Disability Representation PDF

Summary:
This lesson integrates statistics with disability acceptance to enhance both mathematical understanding and social awareness. Over the course of three class periods, students analyze statistical data related to disabilities such as employment rates, educational attainment, and media representation. Students will then create various types of graphs, and discuss the representation and treatment of people with disabilities in society.

The lesson includes a mix of video content, group discussions, data analysis, and presentations, culminating in a reflection activity to deepen students' empathy and awareness. By engaging with real-world data, students develop their skills in calculating mean, median, mode, and range, while also promoting inclusivity and acceptance.

Subject and topic: 

Math

Grade level: 

9th and 10th grades

Duration: 

Multi-day lesson plan, 45-60 minutes across three class periods